Country music star Kenny Rogers has responded to rumors that he's dying after being admitted to the hospital.
On Friday, May 31, representatives for the 80-year-old musician issued a statement on his behalf to correct "wild misinformation" that he was near death's door.
"Kenny was recently admitted to a local Georgia hospital and treated for dehydration," the statement reads. "He will remain there to complete some physical therapy to get his strength back prior to discharge. He appreciates the concern and well wishes he has received from his fans and can assure everyone he plans on sticking around through the years to come."
"This will be our last time on stage–forever. It will be worthwhile to come and see that," Rogers said before the concert.
However, he still had performances scheduled in 2018, some of which were cancelled after he reportedly suffered from a "series of health issues."
"I didn't want to take forever to retire," the Country Music Hall of Famer in an interview with People. "I've thoroughly enjoyed this opportunity to say farewell to the fans over the course of the past two years on 'The Gambler's Last Deal' tour."
Rogers also addressed his health concerns at the time.
"I'm sure I will miss it," he said about touring. "I swore that I would do this until I embarrassed myself. ... I'm getting to where I don't walk around well. My mobility is really driving me crazy."
"I've been so lucky to have enjoyed such a long career and to have such amazing support from my fans and all who have helped me along the way, but there comes a time when I need to focus on spending time with my family," he said.
"My life is about my wife and my 11-year-old twin boys right now. There are a lot of things I want to do together with them to create some special memories," he added. "I don’t have a bucket list of my own. ... I have a bucket list of things I want to do with them."